No. Single journey visas for Kenya are still valid for travels within Tanzania and Uganda as long as you do not leave the boundaries of these countries. However it’s important to note that there is an East African Tourist Visa (EATV) which allows a tourist to visit Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. This visa is available on application at the High Commission and the fee is AU$.110.00.

At the moment they do not need if they are below 16 years of age and are traveling in the company of parents. If they do not fit this category, then they require and the fee is 75$ (Australian dollars).

No. Any visitor to Kenya (except from the countries listed under Referred Visas) may apply for a visa online (eVisa). The link is www.evisa.go.ke. Visas are also available at any port of entry to Kenya, provided the applicant meets the usual immigration requirements. Travellers need to present a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months) and pay a visa fee in US Dollars ($50 for a tourist visa and $20 for a transit visa). NB: The process of obtaining visas on arrival is long and tedious, and is being phased out. Visitors are, therefore, strongly advised to obtain eVisas before departure.

No. Single journey visas for Kenya are still valid for re-entry from Tanzania and Uganda as long as you do not leave the boundaries of these countries. However it’s important to note that there is an East African Tourist Visa (EATV) which allows a tourist to visit Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. This visa is available on application at the High Commission and the fee is AU$.140.00.

A transit visa is required for visitors who leave the airport or seaport for the specific purpose of travelling to a third country (i.e. to await a connecting flight, to await boarding a (cruise) ship, or to travel overland to a neighbouring country by bus/car/shuttle). Proof of the connecting flight/cruise or overland transfer is required. The visa is valid for three days (72 hours).

No, a third party may present/collect all the required documents on behalf of the applicant as long as the party has supporting authorization from the applicant and identification. Applicants may also forward all the required documents through the post, preferably through registered mail or courier arrangement

No, in addition to the visa endorsement, the visitor is issued with a visitor’s pass free of charge at the port of entry. The visitor’s pass gives the period of time the visitor should stay in the country, with a maximum of 3 months.

At the moment, they do not need if they are under sixteen (16) years of age and are traveling in the company of parents. If they don’t meet this condition, then they will need a visa and the fee is 75$(Australian dollars)

A transit visa is required for visitors who leave the airport or seaport for the specific purpose of travelling to a third country (i.e. to await a connecting flight, to await boarding a (cruise) ship, or to travel overland to a neighbouring country by bus/car/shuttle). Proof of the connecting flight/cruise or overland transfer is required. The visa is valid for three days (72 hours).

No, a third party may present/collect all the required documents on behalf of the applicant as long as the party has supporting authorization from the applicant and identification. Applicants may also forward all the required documents through the post, preferably through registered mail or courier arrangement

The visa is valid for 3 months (90 days). Once a visa has been issued, travellers must enter Kenya within three months (i.e. before the expiry date of the visa). Duration of stay in the country is determined at the port of entry and is usually a maximum of 90 days from the date of entry.

Yes. In addition to the entry visa, you will need to apply for a Special pass from the Immigration department. Please note that the single entry visa (tourist visa) does not allow anyone to engage in any form of employment whether for pay or not. Application for a special pass is made in form 32.

Download and complete Form 19(available on the Mission’s website), attach three (3) recent passport size photographs, a fee of AU$ 75 for a new Passport, child’s original birth certificate which shows the name of the father or mother and proof that either or both the parents is/are a Kenyan citizen(s) when the child was born, copies of father’s and mother’s passport(s), certified copy of Marriage Certificate, and letter of consent from the parents.

Upon arrival in Kenya, the child is entitled to all the privileges and rights like any other Kenyan child. In any case the child is a Kenyan citizen by virtue of one or both parents being Kenyan(s) at the time of birth.

When your passport has expired and you therefore need to apply for a new passport. NB Kindly be informed that whereas the Mission will continue to assist in cases of emergency, negligence of those Kenyans who deliberately choose to ignore to replace their passports on time and wait until it has expired shall not be tolerated. You are therefore, required to ensure that you apply for a new passport six months prior to the expiry date of your current passport. Kindly also note that you are required to keep a copy of your passport at all times. This will assist us to process your passport in case it gets lost or misplaced. This copy should be kept in a separate place from your passport.

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 3. (14:1) States that “A person is a citizen by birth if on the day of the person’s birth, whether or not the person is born in Kenya, either the mother or father of the person is a citizen.” (2) Clause (1) applies equally to a person born before the effective date, whether or not the person was born in Kenya, if either the mother of father of the person is or was a citizen. “A citizen by birth does not lose citizenship by acquiring the citizenship of another country”.

Application together with supporting documents below should be forwarded to the High Commission for onward transmission to the Department of Civil Registration in Nairobi:- -Application for Registration of Birth of a Citizen of Kenya Occurring Abroad from (Form BDA 1) -Certified copies of bio-data pages of parents’ passports and birth certificates -Certified copies of the parents’ Marriage Certificate – Certified Copy of child’s Australian/New Zealand birth certificate -Processing Fee – AU$10

Application for Birth/Death Search services should be downloaded, completed and forwarded to the High Commission, Canberra for onward transmission to Nairobi. Requirements: To obtain a copy of birth/death certificate, a search form must be completed and returned to Kenya High Commission – Canberra.

Complete the Birth/Death Certificate Search Form

Submit the form together with the following:

A $10 Money Order or Bank Check payable to High Commission of the Republic of Kenya.

Copy of the original Birth/Death Certificate.

A formal letter of Application.

A self-addressed stamped envelope (size A4) for the return of your documents.

NB: To avoid delays in processing your application please, ensure that you have read and attached all the requirements. Any incomplete application will be returned.

NOTE: Anyone who wishes to do a name change either through marriage, divorce or deed poll should apply for a new passport. Requirements: 1. Complete Form 19 2. Copy of your Birth Certificate. 3. 3 recent passport size photographs 4. Application fee of AU$ 75 5. Name change as a result of marriage – should provide a copy of marriage certificate duly certified and registered at your local state office. 6. In case any partner had a previous marriage- proof of dissolution will be required. 7. In case of divorce- forward divorce decree/ certificate duly authenticated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia (or New Zealand for persons leaving there) or relevant Government Missions in the country of your residence. 8. Other name change-forward deed poll (document prepared and registered at the Registrar of Documents in the Ministry of Lands in Nairobi and a copy of Kenya Gazette effecting name change). 9. Corrections of Date of birth, place of birth-Forward a copy of Birth certificate both sides that was used to acquire the passport (bearing the stamp from Immigration Department) and original expired passport if any. NOTE: Additional documents may be requested depending on a particular case. 10. A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your documents.

Application form for Marriage Certificate should be downloaded (from this website) and completed then posted to the High Commission for onward transmission to Nairobi. To obtain a copy of marriage certificate, a search form must be completed and returned to the High Commission of the Republic of Kenya, Canberra together with a fee of AU$10 Money Order or Bank Cheque.

No. Kenya High Commission does not operate any fund and therefore does not offer scholarships to needy Kenyan students. However, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in Kenya offers bursaries and loans to students studying at Tertiary colleges/universities in East Africa region.

No. Kenya High Commission no longer disburses bursaries. The Ministry of Education in Kenya discontinued the issuance of bursary to overseas students. The responsibility is now with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in Kenya offers bursaries to students in in tertiary colleges/universities in East Africa region.

Requirements:- Department of Film Services (DFS) has the responsibility of coordinating and developing all matters pertaining to film services and undertaking government development policies. All applications for licenses are processed by the Department of Film Services (DFS), Nairobi, Kenya. Filming agents, private production companies and individuals are requested to submit their applications through a local agent registered with the Department— DIRECTORY OF FILM AGENTS IN KENYA 2012- 13. This requirement is mandatory for all applications to make feature films or documentaries. The local film agent will also facilitate acquisition of the film license, clearance of equipment at the port of entry, application of special passes from Department of Immigration Services and any other logistics the crew may require. The address of the Department is as here below: The Film Licensing Officer Department of Film Services (DFS) Kenya Film Commission P.O. Box 74934 – 00508 Jumuia Place, Lenana Road Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +254 20 2714073/4 Cell Phone. +254 729407497 / +254 733650068 Fax: +254 20 2714075 Email: info@filmingkenya.com http://www.kenyafilmcommission.com Complete the Film License Application FormDeadline for submission of applications

Applications to make a documentary or a commercial advertisement film must be received at the Ministry at least fourteen (14) days in advance before issuance of a licence.

Applications for a feature film must be submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance.

A permit is required for importing pets. The following are the requirements: – A letter of request from the pet owner/importer/applicant stating the pet’s name; -Current health certificate from a veterinary doctor stating that the pet is free from infectious diseases; – A valid rabies certificate i.e vaccination card/booklet of the pet (from rabies) signed by a veterinary doctor; – A certified copy of the pet owner’s (importer/applicant) passport; – A Bank Cheque or international money order of US $ 50 payable to the Director of Veterinary Services. -Complete template form (www.kilimo.go.ke) for issuance of imports/exports permit by the Directorate of Veterinary Services and attach together with application dossier. Send this to the High Commission